“They Said I Didn’t Look Disabled”
One woman’s account of being jailed while sick and in pain.
The Bail ProjectJuly 17, 2025
She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.
When Caleigh was rebuilding her life, Arizona prosecutors charged her for past drug use – sending her back to jail and separating her from her children.
The Bail ProjectJune 25, 2025
Jane’s story shows how grief and addiction intersect with unjust cash bail, and how your support can spark healing and hope.
The Bail ProjectDecember 17, 2024
Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities
Police punched and tased Tyron McAlpin. His arrest exposes cash bail’s dangerous impact on disabled Americans.
The Bail ProjectDecember 4, 2024
Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction
Ronnie’s story shows how cash bail and unnecessary pretrial incarceration can threaten people’s physical and mental health.
The Bail ProjectAugust 12, 2024
Mourning the Death of a Loved One Behind Bars
Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.
The Bail ProjectJune 24, 2024
